Australia’s Future with Tony Abbott

On this episode of the Australia's Future podcast, former Prime Minister, and Institute of Public Affairs’ Distinguished Fellow, Tony Abbott, Tony Abbott explains how the Liberal Party's lack of courage on key issues led to its defeat. He also discusses why the Coalition's lead in the polls evaporated, what qualities are needed from the next Liberal leader, and why he's still optimistic for the future of centre-right politics in Australia.

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On this episode of Australia's Future, former Prime Minister and Institute of Public Affairs’ Distinguished Fellow, Tony Abbott, explains why he thinks Welcome to Country ceremonies should end, why Spain's blackouts are a taste of things to come for Australia, and why he believes Peter Dutton's Coalition will score an upset, come-from-behind victory on Saturday.

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With less than two weeks until polling day and early voting underway; special guest host and Institute of Public Affairs’ Senior Fellow, John Roskam, and former Prime Minister and Distinguished Fellow of the IPA, Tony Abbott, discuss what's at stake on 3 May, why he believes Peter Dutton will be Australia's next prime minister, and the background to Russia's interest in Indonesia.

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Special guest host and Institute of Public Affairs’ Senior Fellow, John Roskam, and former Prime Minister and Distinguished Fellow of the IPA, Tony Abbott, talk about being back out on the campaign trail in South Australia, why Peter Dutton's cut in the petrol tax is a potential election game-changer, and how Australia and the world should react to Donald Trump's tariffs.

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Former Prime Minister and Distinguished Fellow of the Institute of Public Affairs, Tony Abbott, and IPA Deputy Executive Director, Daniel Wild, discuss China's use of its navy in Australian waters; the latest political developments in the US; and the fallout from the Western Australia state election and its potential implications for the federal election.

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Former Prime Minister and Distinguished Fellow of the Institute of Public Affairs, Tony Abbott, and IPA Deputy Executive Director, Daniel Wild, discuss the domestic and foreign policy of the Trump administration; the recent Alliance for Responsible Citizenship conference in London; and Labor's shadow campaign launch for the 2025 federal election.

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Former Prime Minister and Distinguished Fellow of the Institute of Public Affairs, Tony Abbott, and IPA Deputy Executive Director, Daniel Wild, discuss the impact of Trump's tariffs tactics and how Australia should respond.

Tony and Daniel also discuss Prime Minister Albanese's pitch for a second term, as well as the ongoing energy wars and what must be done to fix Australia’s energy system.

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On a new season of the Australia’s Future podcast, former Prime Minister and Distinguished Fellow of the Institute of Public Affairs, Tony Abbott, and IPA Deputy Executive Director, Daniel Wild, discuss what to expect in the year ahead. Tony shares his perspective and insights on the early days of the Trump administration and delivers his unique insight into the 2025 federal election.

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On the final episode of Season 3 of Australia’s Future, former Prime Minister and Distinguished Fellow of the Institute of Public Affairs, Tony Abbott, and IPA Deputy Executive Director, Daniel Wild, take a look back on 2024.

Tony and Daniel analyse critical developments around the defeat of the misinformation laws, the resurgence in public support for Australia Day and the Australia Flag, and the re-election of Donald Trump. Tony also shares his unique insights into what he expects 2025 will bring at home and abroad.

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Former Prime Minister, and Distinguished Fellow of the Institute of Public Affairs, Tony Abbott, and IPA Deputy Executive Director, Daniel Wild, discuss freedom on speech, the defeat of the federal government’s misinformation laws and the proposed ban of social media in Australia for those aged under 16.

Tony and Daniel also discuss international affairs, in particular, the International Criminal Court's warrant for the arrest of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the ever-changing dynamics of the geopolitical order.

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